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64490 Injection paravert f jnt c/t 1 lev

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: cervical facet joint injection, thoracic facet injection, zygapophysial joint injection, facet joint injection cervical, cervical facet block

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the facet joint area in the cervical/thoracic region at a single spinal level.

Clinical Context

Used for facet joint osteoarthritis, facet syndrome, and mechanical neck pain. Provides both diagnostic and therapeutic benefit.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.77
Practice Expense RVU4.20
Malpractice RVU0.17
Total RVU6.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$205.08

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Pain ManagementPhysiatryAnesthesiology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.